And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will.

And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.

and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you is expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before--a year ago,

And I give [my] opinion in this, for this is profitable for you who began before, not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.